Impact of Henry VIII's Dissolution of Monasteries

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What was the Protestant view on salvation?

Both good deeds and faith were necessary for salvation

Faith alone was crucial for salvation (correct)

Good deeds were essential for salvation

Salvation was determined by one's social class

What was the Protestants' stance on the authority in matters of religion?

Religious decisions were made by a council of elders

Individual bishops had the power to decide

The Pope had the final say in religious matters

The Bible was the only authority in religious matters (correct)

How did Protestants view hierarchy within the church?

Hierarchy was based on wealth and social status

They believed in a hierarchy similar to Catholicism

They supported a strict hierarchical structure

They rejected any form of hierarchy (correct)

Which literary genre emerged as a result of Puritanism?

Novel Signup and view all the answers

What architectural style dominated during Tudor times?

Gothic perpendicular Signup and view all the answers

How did Protestant work ethics differ from Catholicism?

Protestants believed in predestination and minimal contribution to fate Signup and view all the answers

What was the economic impact of Henry VIII confiscating the possessions of the monasteries?

The land of the monasteries went to the crown and was sold cheaply to the higher and lower aristocracy. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the dissolution of Catholic monasteries have on education and assistance for the poor?

Education and assistance for the poor provided by monasteries stopped after their dissolution. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Protestants become Puritans during the reign of Mary I?

They were persecuted by Mary I for being Protestants and fled to the continent where they became radical Calvinists. Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason Catholics used to donate their belongings to the monasteries according to the text?

They believed in purgatory and thought donations would help them in the afterlife. Signup and view all the answers

What role did Elizabeth I play in addressing social issues after the dissolution of Catholic monasteries?

She introduced new laws for the poor and parishes. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the possessions of the monasteries after Henry VIII confiscated them?

They were left to ruin or plundered for building materials. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Act of Supremacy in 1534?

An English act that declared Henry VIII as the 'Supreme Head of the Church of England.' Signup and view all the answers

What title did Henry VIII receive after defending the Catholic faith?

Fidei defensor (Defender of the Faith) Signup and view all the answers

During King Edward VI's reign, what happened to the churches?

They were whitewashed with no decorations. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Thomas Cranmer and what significant contribution did he make?

He was the archbishop of Canterbury who introduced The Book of Common Prayer. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy have on the English Church?

It led to the establishment of a separate national church. Signup and view all the answers

How did Henry VIII view his role in relation to the Church of England?

As the Supreme Head of the Church of England. Signup and view all the answers

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